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The Israeli embassy in London was put on high alert after an envelope containing white powder was delivered. The powder was tested and determined to be harmless Monday. Officials believe that the sender wanted to scare embassy workers. Embassy staff returned to work once it was clear that the powder posed no threat. Shoes were… More ▸

The British government will warn its citizens against buying property in settlements in the West Bank. A spokeswoman at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office confirmed reports that the warning will be published on its Web site early this week, explaining that future peace agreements “could have consequences for that property.” She added that “this is… More ▸

Ehud Olmert told leaders of the London Jewish community that Israel must make “painful compromises” or risk one state for two people. Speaking here Tuesday night, the Israeli prime minister admitted that he was one of the “dreamers” of greater Israel. But now, he said, “the real choice we have is peace that will require… More ▸

Israel’s ambassador to London added a diplomatic dimension to a row over anti-Israel carol singers at a central London church. Two weeks ago, a group called “Jews for boycotting Israeli goods” performed at St. James’s Church in Piccadilly with its own version of Christmas carols, in which it changed the words of the familiar carols… More ▸

Israel’s Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will visit London at the invitation of his British counterpart, Gordon Brown. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salam Fayyad also will be in the British capital next week for an investment conference, which is scheduled to be opened by Brown. The British prime minister has been a longtime supporter of what… More ▸

More than 200 Jews and Israelis living in London who are considering moving to Israel attended a meeting with Israeli tax experts. The large turnout at Tuesday’s meeting may be due to changes in Israeli tax laws that will enable people to live in Israel and continue their businesses abroad. About 50 people are expected… More ▸

An Anglican church in London hosted an evening of anti-Israel Christmas carols. The “Bethlehem Now: Nine Alternative Lessons and Carols for Palestine” event, sponsored by a group called Jews for Boycotting Israeli Goods & Open Bethlehem, took place Nov. 26 at the St. James church in Picadilly, in London’s West End. The money raised, about… More ▸

It was one of Britain’s finest hours. On the eve of World War II, the British Parliament passed legislation enabling thousands of Jewish children to escape the horrors that would close in on their families in Germany, Poland and elsewhere. Prince Charles marked the 70th anniversary of what became known as the Kindertransport, recalling that… More ▸

Israeli President Shimon Peres will be knighted and receive an honorary degree during an official visit to Britain. Peres is scheduled to arrive in Britain Monday night at the invitation of the British government, to mark 60 years of relations between the two countries. During the three-day visit he will be knighted by Queen Elizabeth… More ▸

Queen Elizabeth II will honor an Israeli industrialist after he donated $20 million to projects involving the United Kingdom’s maritime heritage. Sami Ofer will fund the project at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Maritime Greenwich. A new wing at the National Maritime Museum will be named the Sami Ofer Wing. Ofer has been awarded… More ▸